Council Grove lost against Hillsboro back in December of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Council Grove Braves took a 46-40 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Hillsboro Trojans.
Council Grove's defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Finn Gant, who went 6-for-11 on his way to 15 points. Another player making a difference was Brycen Palmquist, who posted ten points along with seven boards and four steals.
Even though they lost, Council Grove smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive boards in three consecutive contests.
Council Grove's loss dropped their record down to 12-6. As for Hillsboro, their win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 11-6-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Council Grove will square off against Clay Center at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Hillsboro, they will challenge Hoisington at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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